Hello, I'm Joshua Leo. And I'm Ruby Jones. Welcome to Spotlight.

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The Olympic Games – Beijing, China. They are almost here!

Competing at the Olympic Games is the dream of every sports person.

It is a time when people from even the smallest countries can take part.

It is a chance to show off amazing physical strength and skill.

And it is a place where people can demonstrate the main idea of the Olympic organization: "Faster, Higher, Stronger" – trying to reach the perfect physical performance.

This will be more difficult for some people than for others.

Today's Spotlight is on one young man and one young woman who hope to achieve their Olympic dreams.